'A really nice Band-Aid': Funding boost for Melbourne music industry

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The Victorian government has announced the latest venues to share in a $5 million rescue package, on top of $3 million to support new music, events and projects.

The owner of Melbourne's Cherry Bar says a $5 million state government rescue package to help music venues survive will be a big help but won't cover the "magnitude of losses" suffered from the COVID-19 shutdown.

"At any point a border will close or an outdoor restriction will change. So we are constantly in a position where we could be hemorrhaging money with every decision," she said. The grants will also support livestream events from DJs Vinyl Vixens, and promote the creation of new music including from Ella Hooper, formerly of Killing Heidi, and Isaiah Firebrace.

Another $2.5 million worth of funding will be provided under the Music Works Program, with applications opening through Creative Victoria later this month.

 

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